A couple of weeks ago I found myself with an hour or so to spare, so I went for a walk along the canal. I had my Diana Lomo camera with me, loaded with B&W film, so of course the walk turned into a scouting party for good shots! I took a few photos, but nothing really exciting, then just as I was about to climb the steps back up to the road, I saw this wonderful view!
One little problem with older 'toy' cameras is that unlike modern compacts and SLRs, the viewfinder on top doesn't look through the lens itself, so you have to remember to adjust your eyes accordingly and lift the camera a little higher to get the right frame. It's something which I've found quite easy to do but it has meant that I've really had to start concentrating on composition again. I would much rather get it right 'in camera' than have to spend too much time fixing any little mistakes in post-processing. Don't get me wrong, I love using my Photoshop Elements software and when it comes to digital I think the sky's the limit, but with my film work I like to keep it as true to the original shot as possible.
Cloudy With a Chance of Rain
So, I hope you like this latest offering? If you have any thoughts or feelings about the image, this blog or just photography in general, please feel free to leave a comment below!
Until next time!
Emma ♥
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Its a beautiful photograph!
ReplyDeleteI like that there is a slight blur to it, it makes it more realistic - as if I just looked up :)
Your photography is always lovely, I do a little bit when I find the time so like to look at other's work x
Lovely photo. I reminds of the Book/Movie: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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ReplyDeleteQuincifer: Funnily you should say that; the collective nickname I've given to this and 'Canopy' are my 'Look Up' photos!
Nikid: I know exactly what you mean - this type of lamp-post always reminds me of that book, too!
That is a beautiful shot, Emma! I love it! And I love how you try to keep things as untouched as possible with photoshopping etc. Beautiful. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Winklepots (love that name!) I really appreciate that!
ReplyDeleteHi Emma
ReplyDeleteHere's a sprinkle of sunshine to go with the rain, I've just nominated your blog for a Sunshine Award.
Looking forward to seeingmore photos soon.
Oh Mermaid - thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThat's put a big smile on my face!
Em ♥
Really nice photo..!!
ReplyDeleteI really like all the other photos on your blog!
Bye
Dario
Thank you so much, Dario!
ReplyDeleteEm ♥
I like the photo. You can almost feel the chill in the air but the lampost gives it a sense of atmosphere. I think this one will be well received.
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